Also called: Group Home Counselor
Works in group homes or residential programs caring for teens who can't live at home.
Wakes teens up for school, helps cook dinner, runs a group about anger, and calmly de-escalates an argument. Overnight shifts include checks every hour.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 2 years after high school. High school to bachelor's; crisis-prevention training.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Social Work, Human Services.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI may help with logs and schedules; caring for teens in a group home and de-escalating fights stay human.
Classes: Psychology, Health, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1093.
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